Hot, spicy ( e g. curry ) ≠ mild bland

Eating out
At most good restaurants, you usually have to book a table
/ make a reservation beforehand. If something happens, or
you are ill, you may need to cancel the booking/reservation. In the UK a
meal in a restaurant is typically three courses: a starter
1
, a main course,
then a dessert. You can often order side dishes
2
. Some restaurants may
have a set menu [
a selection of dishes at a fixed price
], or you can order
individual dishes (
called ordering à-la-carte
). Restaurants often have
specials
3
advertised on a board. They often cater for vegetarians, non-
meat-eaters
4
and vegans
5
.
1
light snack / appetiser
2
a smaller dish alongside the main course (e.g. an extra vegetable)
3
dishes only available on that day
4
people who don’t eat meat but who are not vegetarians
5
people who don’t eat or use any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese or leather
Eating at home
D
1
the person who has invited the guests
HOST
:
1
Right, there’s more soup. Who wants seconds
2
?
2
a second serving of something
GUEST
: Oh, yes, please. It was absolutely delicious.
3
serve yourself
HOST
: There’s bread here. Just help yourself
3
.
4
desserts are often called pudding
GUEST
: Thanks.
(uncountable), a sweet (countable) or
HOST
: Be sure to keep a bit of room for some pudding
4
.
afters
(plural) at home
Can I re-fill your glass?
GUEST
: Ah, yes, thank you.
HOST
: Say when.
GUEST
: When! That’s fine. Thanks.